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FDA expands Pfizer boosters for more teens as omicron surges

Jan 3, 2022 11:35 AM EST

Associated Press,

The Food and Drug Administration on Monday allowed extra Pfizer shots for children as young as 12. Boosters already are recommended for everyone 16 and older, and the FDA says they’re also warranted for 12- to 15-year-olds.

Pfizer shares data from experimental COVID-19 treatment with the FDA

Dec 15, 2021 5:14 PM EST

CNN,

Final data on Pfizer’s experimental treatment for COVID-19 has now been shared with the FDA. It’s part of the company’s application to authorize the pill for emergency use.

US expands COVID boosters to all adults, final hurdle ahead

Nov 19, 2021 10:56 AM EST

Associated Press,

The Food and Drug Administration has opened up COVID-19 booster shots to all adults, letting them choose another dose of either the Pfizer or Moderna vaccine. But there’s one more step: The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention must agree that even healthy young adults should get either a Pfizer or Moderna booster.

Moderna says the FDA needs more time to review its COVID-19 for teens

Nov 1, 2021 5:21 PM EDT

CNN,

Moderna says the Food and Drug Administration needs more time to review its COVID-19 vaccine in teenagers. Moderna says the FDA wants to review the risk of heart inflammation in its vaccine in children and teens ages 12-17.

FDA paves way for Pfizer COVID-19 vaccinations in young kids

By Matthew Perrone and Lauran Neergaard

Oct 29, 2021 3:36 PM EDT

Associated Press,

The Food and Drug Administration on Friday paved the way for children ages 5 to 11 to get Pfizer’s COVID-19 vaccine. The FDA cleared kid-size doses — just a third of the amount given to teens and adults — for emergency use, and up to 28 million more American children could be eligible for vaccinations as early as next week.

Survey finds most parents are hesitant to vaccinate their young kids against COVID-19

Oct 28, 2021 6:36 PM EDT

CNN,

Health officials are closing in on a decision about Pfizer’s COVID-19 vaccine for kids ages 5-11, but a new survey shows significant hesitancy among parents to get young children vaccinated.

FDA OKs mixing COVID vaccines; backs Moderna, J&J boosters

By Matthew Perrone and Lauran Neergaard

Oct 20, 2021 5:57 PM EDT

Associated Press,

U.S. regulators on Wednesday signed off on extending COVID-19 boosters to Americans who got the Moderna or Johnson & Johnson vaccine and said anyone eligible for an extra dose can get a brand different from the one they received initially.

FDA says only 15% of seniors have gotten their COVID-19 booster shot

Oct 19, 2021 5:27 PM EDT

CNN,

Only 15% of seniors have received a COVID-19 vaccine booster, according to the FDA.

FDA panel endorses lower-dose Moderna COVID shot for booster

By Lauran Neergaard and Matthew Perrone

Oct 14, 2021 3:51 PM EDT

Associated Press,

U.S. health advisers said Thursday that some Americans who received Moderna’s COVID-19 vaccine should get a half-dose booster to bolster protection against the virus.

Health advisors to discuss boosters, mixing and matching COVID-19 vaccines

Oct 14, 2021 12:16 PM EDT

CNN,

Vaccine advisors are set to discuss mixing and matching COVID-19 vaccines Friday.

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FDA expands Pfizer boosters for more teens as omicron surges

Pfizer shares data from experimental COVID-19 treatment with the FDA

US expands COVID boosters to all adults, final hurdle ahead

Moderna says the FDA needs more time to review its COVID-19 for teens

FDA paves way for Pfizer COVID-19 vaccinations in young kids

By Matthew Perrone and Lauran Neergaard

Survey finds most parents are hesitant to vaccinate their young kids against COVID-19

FDA OKs mixing COVID vaccines; backs Moderna, J&J boosters

By Matthew Perrone and Lauran Neergaard

FDA says only 15% of seniors have gotten their COVID-19 booster shot

FDA panel endorses lower-dose Moderna COVID shot for booster

By Lauran Neergaard and Matthew Perrone

Health advisors to discuss boosters, mixing and matching COVID-19 vaccines

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